Take the Blood Transfusion Quiz

Each year, millions of Americans roll up their sleeves to donate blood, helping accident victims, surgical patients, and others in need. How much do you know about blood transfusions? Take this multiple-choice test to find out.

1. Why are transfusions given?

A. To increase the amount of blood B. To increase the blood's ability to carry oxygen C. To decrease the risk of bleeding D. All of the above

2. Which parts of the blood can be transfused?

A. Whole blood B. Platelets C. Red blood cells D. All of the above

3. What is the minimum you should weigh to donate blood?

A. 100 pounds B. 110 pounds C. 115 pounds D. 125 pounds

4. How often can a donor give blood?

A. At any time B. Every 2 months C. Every 3 months D. Every 6 months

5. How much blood usually is donated at a time?

A. 1 pint B. 2 pints C. 1 quart D. 2 quarts

6. What are the common risks of donating blood?

A. Contract common viruses B. Bacterial infection C. Low blood pressure D. None of the above

7. Donated blood undergoes screening for which diseases?

A. AIDS B. Viral hepatitis C. Diabetes D. A and B

8. Which agency regulates blood donation?

A. American Medical Association B. U.S. Health and Human Services C. FDA D. American Red Cross

9. An advisory panel of experts has suggested that anyone who received transfusions before March 1992 be screened for which of these diseases?

A. AIDS B. Hepatitis C C. Mononucleosis D. Leukemia

10. Which is the most common blood type among Americans?

A. O positive B. O negative C. AB positive D. AB negative

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